Leonard bernstein, american composer, conductor, pianist, educator, and humanitarian. West side story, music by leonard bernstein, lyrics by stephen sondheim, book by arthur laurents original story plan names bernstein, leonard, 19181990 composer. West side story vocal score with vocal melody, lyrics, piano reduction and introductory text. A theme from america was referenced by john williams for his celebratory for new york, composed in 1988 for bernstein s 70th birthday gala. West side story original sound track recording discogs. Leonard bernstein backstage with the cast of west side story. West side story original soundtrack leonard bernstein. All 38 songs from the west side story 1961 movie soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Music by leonard bernstein lyrics by stephen sondheim book by arthur laurents based on a concept of jerome robbins 9 x 12 in. West side story musical manuscripts in the leonard bernstein collection, library of congress, washington, dc appendix 2. Leonard bernstein, available online, west side story, book. The creators leonard bernstein score, arthur laurents book, stephen sondheim lyrics, and jerome robbins. Based on a conception of jerome robbins, book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim celebrate leonard bernsteins 100th birthday with a production whose heartbreaking themes, brilliant music and vibrant characters forever changed american musical theatre. Leading the talented new cast is katie hall as maria and louis maskell as her starcrossed lover tony.
Leonard bernstein has 128 books on goodreads with 11601 ratings. Leonard bernsteins legendary musical score to west side story. Buy leonard bernsteins album titled west side story 50th anniversary edition to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. A seguito della sua morte, maria riesce a riappacificare le bande rivali.
Find west side story by bernstein, leonard at biblio. Tony corre in strada dove chino lo insegue e uccide. The focus of significant critical and scholarly attention, west side story has been studied in numerous essays, articles, general writings on musical theatre, and dissertations, but it has never been the sole subject of a scholarly book. It follows the successful sold out performances of the lord of the rings trilogy and the matrix. West side story tickets new wimbledon theatre atg tickets. West side story opened at new yorks winter garden theater on september 26, 1957, and has remained in the repertory ever since.
West side story is a musical with a book by arthur laurents, music by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim. West side story 50th anniversary edition by leonard. This is a book that will appeal to the west side story enthusiast as well as those curious about the collaborative creative process. Download now west side story is one of the few broadway musicals that can make a genuine claim to transforming the genre. The story is set in the upper west side neighborhood in new york city in the mid 1950s, a multiracial, bluecollar neighborhood. West side story book by leonard bernstein composer 1. A theme from america was referenced by john williams for his celebratory for new york, composed in 1988 for bernsteins 70th birthday gala. Leonard bernstein at 100 is a worldwide centennial celebration that begins on august 25, 2017, on the day of his 99th birthday, and runs through august 25, 2019. With ground breaking choreography by the legendary jerome robbins, book by arthur laurents, an unforgettable score by leonard bernstein and lyrics by stephen sondheim, west side story changed the face of musical theatre for ever. Chita rivera west side story original broadway cast film score 1961. West side story 1961 soundtrack complete list of songs. Works stage west side story 1957 leonard bernstein. Vivace leggiero music download by new york philharmonic, leonard bernstein. Music from leonard bernsteins west side story and wonderful town by west side story related recordings and dave brubeck feb 3, 1987 4.
West side story is one of the few broadway musicals that can make a genuine claim to transforming the genre. Kiri te kanawa the making of west side story documentary. West side story is the soundtrack to the 1961 film west side story. In this edition the pieces have been idiomatically adapted for the solo flute. West side story cd deutsche grammophon, 289 457 1992, 1985, 27 track. West side story 410 movie clip america 1961 hd youtube. Leonard bernsteins most significant contribution to the world of shakespeare was west side story, the 1957 smash broadway hit adaptation of romeo and juliet.
Leonard bernstein west side story original sound track recording orchestra. In contrast to the usual slashandburn policy of hollywood musical adaptations, all the songs written by leonard bernstein and stephen sondheim for the original broadway production of. West side story leonard bernstein new york philharmonic. It is certainly true that some of the music for west side story drew on earlier bernstein works, including the unfinished ballet conch town 1941 for america, that there are inevitable.
It is based on shakespeares play, romeo and juliet. West side story original sound track recording soundtrack, musical. The music was composed by leonard bernstein, and the lyrics were written by stephen sondheim. Released in 1961, the soundtrack spent 54 weeks at no. West side story addresses the work from a variety of perspectives. Includes complete cast list, vocal ranges, instrumentation list plus an introduction about the famous collaboration that worked together on this project. West side story simple english wikipedia, the free. Pdf leonard bernstein download full pdf book download. The world becomes a better place as leonard bernstein conducts his first west side story with the abandon, genius, and intimate knowledge of every detail he, as composer, imagined. Celebrating bernsteins symphonies in honor of leonard bernsteins centennial, the new york philharmonic is revisiting his three symphonies, which were often. Leonard bernstein was the master of broadway and film orchestra and while musicals like the music man or the sound of music have thrilled audiences for generations with great feelgood stories and music, bernstein s and sondheims west side masterpiece can only be considered the highest art form in the industry. Jul 30, 20 in contrast to the usual slashandburn policy of hollywood musical adaptations, all the songs written by leonard bernstein and stephen sondheim for the original broadway production of west side.
The lyrics were by a newcomer named stephen sondheim. Masterworks broadway the lively and percussive original 1957 score. Celebrating 60 years of west side story and the musical. Jan 14, 2014 a behind the scenes look into the recording sessions with kiri te kanawa maria, jose carreras tony, tatiana troyanos anita and kurt ollmann riff, conducted by leonard bernstein. Michael tilson thomas and the san francisco symphony serve up the most sizzling release of the summer. After a short history of west side story s creation, each chapter investigates the musical from a different cultural perspective, examining its relationship to the classical canon and leonard bernstein s investment in that tradition, juvenile delinquency in the 1950s, feminism and the women of west side story, latinamerican and hispanic. The appeal of this west side story will be broad, to collectors of classical, musical theatre and audiophile recordings. Pianokeyboard sheet music book by leonard bernstein 19181990 and stephen sondheim 1930.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The live recording from san franciscos davies symphony hall captures the firstever concert performances of the complete broadway score, including spoken dialogue. West side story, music by leonard bernstein, lyrics by. Terms of use west side story film 1961 metrogoldwynmayer studios inc.
West side story is one of bernsteins most impressive achievements in any style of composition. The sumptuous package features two premium audio hybrid sacds in a 100page, hardbound full colour book featuring a major essay, notes by jaime bernstein and rita moreno, interviews, a historical timeline, archival. Leonard bernstein and west side story folger shakespeare. West side story, theatre music by american composer leonard bernstein that premiered august 19, 1957, in washington, d. West side story by leonard bernstein new york philharmonic.
This inner city adaptation of shakespeares romeo and juliet is the first time puerto rican gang life was depicted on broadway. West side story as recorded with the original broadway cast. The musical is a 20thcentury american adaptation of the shakespearean tale of romeo and juliet. Vocal selections from west side story by leonard bernstein author 4. It starred carol lawrence as maria west side story opened on broadway at the winter garden theatre on 26 september 1957, and on the west end at her majestys theatre on 12.
The gem of broadway musicals, west side story s commentary on love and prejudice is relevant to any time and place. West side story by leonard bernstein 19181990 and stephen. Leonard bernstein s legendary musical score to west side story. I feel pretty manuscript sketch holograph sketch in pencil, annotations in red pencil. Leonard bernstein s most popular book is west side story. Works film west side story, film with live orchestra 2016 overview hear leonard bernsteins electrifying score and memorable songs performed live, complete with stephen sondheims lyrics, while the newly remastered film is shown in glorious high definition on the big screen with the original vocals and dialog intact. The 2hybrid sacd set is sumptuously packaged in a 100page, hardbound full colour book. Bernstein on broadway before west side story genesis the musical manuscripts the score reception the original broadway cast recording appendix 1. West side story by leonard bernstein 19181990 book with. Listen to and download the music, ost, score, list of songs and trailers. The title was changed to west side story when the creators realized that gang warfare in new york had moved from the east side to the west. This book features 10 of the bestknown songs from the musical, including maria, tonight, america, i feel pretty and more. Bernstein s timeless music from west side story is woven together in this exceptional medley of songs from his bestknown musical.
The complete vocal score to one of the most beloved american musicals of all time. West side story by leonard bernstein 19181990 book. West side story by leonard bernstein on amazon music. Bernst eins west side story the original broadway cast recording of bernsteins west side story was made only three days after the show opened. The film version of 1961 was a smashing success, earning 10 oscars, including. Leonard bernsteins most popular book is west side story. Listen free to leonard bernstein west side story prologue and jet song, somethings coming and more.
West side story musical by bernstein and sondheim and. The core of the book is the commentary on the music itself. West side story has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. This shakespeare unlimited podcast episode honors bernsteins legacy, in the runup to the 100th anniversary of his birth. West side story simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. West side story, offers a behind the scenes, intimate and illuminating insight into the genesis and creation of one of americas landmark musical achievements. After a short history of west side story s creation, each chapter investigates the musical from a different cultural perspective, examining its relationship to the classical canon and leonard bernsteins investment in that tradition, juvenile delinquency in the 1950s, feminism and the women of west side story, latinamerican and hispanic.
Correspondence written by leonard bernstein used by permission from marie carter, vp licensing and publishing, the leonard bernstein office, inc. The gem of broadway musicals, west side storys commentary on love and prejudice is relevant to any time and place. Leonard bernstein, stephen sondheim, arthur laurents, and jerome robbins. Books by leonard bernstein author of west side story. This groundbreaking collaboration among bernstein, jerome robbins conception and choreography, arthur laurents book, and stephen sondheim lyrics captured the fiber of american society through its best and worst characteristics. It is certainly true that some of the music for west side story drew on earlier bernstein works, including the unfinished ballet conch town 1941. It was inspired by william shakespeare s play romeo and juliet. The original broadway production of west side story debuted in 1957 and instantly became a sensation. This landmark album was recorded 3 days after the triumphant opening, and you can certainly hear the magic. Leonard bernstein was the master of broadway and film orchestra and while musicals like the music man or the sound of music have thrilled audiences for generations with great feelgood stories and music, bernsteins and sondheims west side masterpiece can only be considered the highest art form in the industry. Nigel simeone begins by exploring the long process of creating west side story, including a discussion of bernsteins sketches, early drafts of the score and script, as well as cut songs. Its mixture of latin american rhythms, big band jazz harmonies and instrumentation, contrapuntal writing, and colloquial language is handled with such skill and sensitivity that the result makes it seem as though these elements had always coexisted.
Nigel simeone begins by exploring the long process of creating west side story, including a discussion of bernstein s sketches, early drafts of the score and script, as well as cut songs. There are four spectacular performances of west side story at the royal albert hall. Instrumental solos series remain faithful to bernsteins original score. The crisp orchestra and slower tempos maximize the colours of the orchestral landscape and create magic. Symphonic dances from west side stories dudamel sbyov bbc proms 2007 duration.